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Topic Review (Newest First)

04-11-2012 07:29 PM

LATECH

It probably doesnt have a test port. The fuel lines jump from the body on the passenger side to the engine right on top . real easy to see.just need a tool to disconnect the pressure(not return) line and the fittings to hook a "t" into the pressure line. You probably dont have that. Probably cant buy just the fittings you need in a fuel pressure test kit with out buying a large selection.
If you by the disconnect tool you can unhook the line and see what the connectors are like so you can find something to rig up.
If the lines have clamps that would be easy, if they have quick connects some of them have a plastic coller that is "built in" to the line where it hooks to the metal and all you have to do is push it into the hose end and it will release from the steel line.Others you will need a tool like a 3321 KD pictured below or something similar.
Also my last Photo Bump.

04-11-2012 04:28 PM

AboutFace

The engine is a 6-cylinder, 3.0L with multi-point injectors. Where do I test the fuel pressure??? I can't find a port on the fuel rail or a Shrader valve anywhere. HELP!!!

04-02-2012 08:10 PM

LATECH

As EOD guy suggested the fuel filter could be plugged.
Adding fuel and getting it to run is a prime indicator that fuel delivery is the issue.
You need to test the fuel pressure, with a gauge, dont guess.
Then post back results.

04-02-2012 08:06 PM

EOD Guy

Might be a plugged fuel filter, I have no idea where it's located on that car.

04-02-2012 08:42 AM

AboutFace

1992 Plymouth Acclaim - Won't Start

I own a 1992 Plymouth Acclaim, 6-cylinder with 120K miles. Recently it has had some issues starting. A few weeks ago the starter would turn, but I had to jump it in order to get enough power for it to start. Bought a new battery and all seemed well.

This weekend my son was driving it and it began to have problems. It would start, but only run for a few seconds, then die. Eventually, it wouldn't start at all. His friends dad, who claims to be a mechanic, sprayed something (?) in the air cleaner and it would run a few seconds, then die. After learning how little gas he had put in it I had him put a couple of gallons in the tank. (Seems the gas gauge doesn't work well, either.) It started and ran, but he stopped to fill up and, of course, it wouldn't start again. The friend's dad said it was the fuel pump and offered to replace it for $300 (I only paid $700 for the car!) but I can still hear the fuel pump energize when I turn the key. Does that mean it is still good?

I towed the car home to check it out. The first thing I discovered was that both screws on the distributor cap were broken off so it was basically just sitting there. Replaced those and discovered that there was corrosion on two spark plug wires and the coil wire at the distributor cap connections. Pulled a couple of plugs and they had normal markings - no burning, oil, etc. I did get a little tingle while messing with the spark plug wires when my son cranked it, so I think it's getting a good spark.

The starter turns but it doesn't sound like it's getting fuel. Even though this is exactly what it did a few weeks ago, and even though my son sat there and cranked the starter for who knows how long, I didn't think to try jumping it again until this morning. So, that's the first thing I'll try.

Do the injectors need to be primed after running it completely empty or would the fuel pump take care of that? Any other suggestions of what to try or where to look?